How could they dislike it? It was awesome! The silence of the mansion, the atmosphere, the thunder raging outside, hearing Lisa's moans and the rustle of her chains, learning the secrets of the mansion and the fate of its architect, the darkness of the woods outside and fearing what could come out.
One thing I found annoying was the zombie with the grenades on him...
Still, everything was so good and it still has impressive graphics. There's also the factor of conserving ammo, avoiding zombies so you don't have to kill them and use up kerosene. Crimson Heads... always something to be afraid of. The rustle of the doors, knowing there's something on the other side...
What the hell was wrong with the game?! It was excellent!!